Highlights

  • Court criticizes Haasan's language remarks
  • Justice emphasizes linguistic respect
  • Apology could resolve issue

Latest news

IndiGo to levy fuel charge for domestic, international flights from March 14

IndiGo to levy fuel charge for domestic, international flights from March 14

Govt warns LPG hoarders of action; urges users to switch to piped cooking gas

Govt warns LPG hoarders of action; urges users to switch to piped cooking gas

Govt ensures uninterrupted LPG supply to households, says no need for panic booking

Govt ensures uninterrupted LPG supply to households, says no need for panic booking

QuantPower Receives Official Exchange Approval, Strengthening Its Position in India's Algo Trading Ecosystem

QuantPower Receives Official Exchange Approval, Strengthening Its Position in India's Algo Trading Ecosystem

Entrepreneur Gopal Dash Baghel Launches "MakeMyBiryani" to Empower Women Through Home-Cooked Food

Entrepreneur Gopal Dash Baghel Launches "MakeMyBiryani" to Empower Women Through Home-Cooked Food

Russia, China emerging as economic beneficiaries from ongoing West Asia conflict: Jefferies

Russia, China emerging as economic beneficiaries from ongoing West Asia conflict: Jefferies

India's Demat Accounts Cross 21.6 Crore in December 2025, and BlinkX Is Among the Platforms Driving Zero Brokerage Adoption in Tier-2 Cities

India's Demat Accounts Cross 21.6 Crore in December 2025, and BlinkX Is Among the Platforms Driving Zero Brokerage Adoption in Tier-2 Cities

Aster DM Healthcare receives overwhelmingly positive shareholder and creditors vote for Aster-QCIL merger

Aster DM Healthcare receives overwhelmingly positive shareholder and creditors vote for Aster-QCIL merger

The Karnataka HC criticizes Kamal Haasan for claiming Kannada was born from Tamil

Karnataka High Court criticized Kamal Haasan for comments on Kannada's origins, highlighting linguistic pride's importance.

The Karnataka HC criticizes Kamal Haasan for claiming Kannada was born from Tamil

The Karnataka High Court on Tuesday strongly criticised actor and filmmaker Kamal Haasan for his recent remark suggesting that "Kannada was born out of Tamil", and observed that a "single apology could have resolved the situation." Justice M Nagaprasanna, who presided over the hearing, said that the statement had hurt the sentiments of the people of Karnataka and questioned Haasan's refusal to offer an apology.

"Language is an emotional and cultural identity of a people," and stressed that no individual has the right to make comments that undermine the pride of an entire linguistic community, the court observed.

Justice Nagaprasanna remarked, "Are you a historian or a linguist to make such a statement? No language is born out of another. A single apology could have resolved the situation."

ADVERTISEMENT

Up Next

The Karnataka HC criticizes Kamal Haasan for claiming Kannada was born from Tamil

The Karnataka HC criticizes Kamal Haasan for claiming Kannada was born from Tamil

Vijay Deverakonda, Rashmika Mandanna tie the knot in Udaipur; share heartfelt posts

Vijay Deverakonda, Rashmika Mandanna tie the knot in Udaipur; share heartfelt posts

Kerala HC stays release of 'The Kerala Story 2-Goes Beyond'

Kerala HC stays release of 'The Kerala Story 2-Goes Beyond'

Vijay Deverakonda, Rashmika Mandanna share glimpses of Haldi ceremony ahead of wedding

Vijay Deverakonda, Rashmika Mandanna share glimpses of Haldi ceremony ahead of wedding

Amitabh Bachchan shooting for 'Kalki 2' in Hyderabad, shares BTS photo with Kamal Haasan

Amitabh Bachchan shooting for 'Kalki 2' in Hyderabad, shares BTS photo with Kamal Haasan

Vijay Deverakonda, Rashmika Mandanna arrive in Udaipur ahead of wedding

Vijay Deverakonda, Rashmika Mandanna arrive in Udaipur ahead of wedding

ADVERTISEMENT

editorji-whatsApp

More videos

BAFTA 2026 pays tribute to late Dharmendra, Esha Deol says father touched hearts across continents

BAFTA 2026 pays tribute to late Dharmendra, Esha Deol says father touched hearts across continents

Ranveer Singh approaches Karnataka HC to quash case over Kantara ritual remarks

Ranveer Singh approaches Karnataka HC to quash case over Kantara ritual remarks

Shakira to perform in Delhi, Mumbai for Feeding India Concert 2026

Shakira to perform in Delhi, Mumbai for Feeding India Concert 2026

Screenwriter Salim Khan on ventilator support and stable, say doctors

Screenwriter Salim Khan on ventilator support and stable, say doctors

Bon appetit: Emmanuel Macron connects with Bollywood over desi ratatouille and paneer bhurji

Bon appetit: Emmanuel Macron connects with Bollywood over desi ratatouille and paneer bhurji

Being 'King' has never meant power, always responsibility: Shah Rukh Khan

Being 'King' has never meant power, always responsibility: Shah Rukh Khan

You can't denigrate section of society by such title: SC raps Neeraj Pandey on 'Ghooskhor Pandat'

You can't denigrate section of society by such title: SC raps Neeraj Pandey on 'Ghooskhor Pandat'

Threat email sent to Salman Khan’s brother-in-law and actor Aayush Sharma; sender claims Bishnoi link

Threat email sent to Salman Khan’s brother-in-law and actor Aayush Sharma; sender claims Bishnoi link

Mirzapur: The Film to release in theatres on September 4, 2026

Mirzapur: The Film to release in theatres on September 4, 2026

'Dhurandhar: The Revenge' teaser: Ranveer Singh's Hamza goes on a killing spree

'Dhurandhar: The Revenge' teaser: Ranveer Singh's Hamza goes on a killing spree

Editorji Technologies Pvt. Ltd. © 2022 All Rights Reserved.